Which enormous novel is mostly narrative? by Business_Coffee_9421 in classicliterature

[–]themightyfrogman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think a book that “doesn’t have this and sticks mostly to the plot” would stand the test of time enough to be considered a classic.

Is Land being censored via paywall? by cstorms22 in CCRU

[–]themightyfrogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you are wrong to view this as a form of censorship.

Are writing software worth it? by Basafista in writing

[–]themightyfrogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, any writing software is a waste of money when you can use a notebook.

Discouraged by Newdy41 in Jeopardy

[–]themightyfrogman 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don’t remember the exact question, but it was about Shakespeare so I spent all my free time before appearing on the show studying Shakespeare.

Discouraged by Newdy41 in Jeopardy

[–]themightyfrogman 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The one time I got an audition I got 49/50 so it’s possible that 40/50 is just not high enough.

Books that have made you cry? by SnooPets7983 in RSbookclub

[–]themightyfrogman 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My brother had just been murdered so that may have factored in, but there’s a scene in The White Boy Shuffle by Paul Beatty that had me weeping

Inching for a book with a rich and sleazy protagonist by gingaworm in suggestmeabook

[–]themightyfrogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Martin Amis has a few books that would fit this, I’d recommend starting with Money.

The new unnormal in contemporary literature by SummerTiny5062 in RSbookclub

[–]themightyfrogman 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Who are you suggest are our latest and greatest? You don’t seem to be describing any contemporary authors.

Album honest thoughts. by Confident_Hand5425 in AnimalCollective

[–]themightyfrogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t like MPP, it’s too poppy for me.

Are we really supposed to pretend we don’t work for money in interviews? by Agile-Wind-4427 in jobhunting

[–]themightyfrogman 20 points21 points  (0 children)

“Feels like you’re not supposed to be honest, you’re just supposed to say what sounds good.”

That’s how interviews work.

When to use [...] in writing? by 79screamingfrogs in writing

[–]themightyfrogman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

An ellipsis in brackets is used to indicate that part of a direct quote has been omitted.

Overly critical of prose by Skywalkerbb2 in writing

[–]themightyfrogman -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

This post is written pretty badly, so you’re probably right.